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ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

HIMALAYAN
MOUNTAIN
HUT
COMPETITION CONDITIONS

ORGANISERS

HMMD

PARTNERS

HMMD Architecture
Competitions in partnership with
SAMARTH Nepal Market
Development Programme has
prepared this document for the
purpose of arranging the
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT
architecture competition.

HMMD Architecture
Competitions
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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4
NEPAL 5 - 10

NEPAL 5
TOURISM IN NEPAL 6
NEPALS GEOGRAPHY 7 - 8
NEPALS CULTURE 9
NEPALS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE 10

THE SPORT OF MOUNTAINEERING 11 - 12


PALDOR PEAK 13 - 14
POTENTIAL MOUNTAIN HUT SITE 14

THE COMPETITION 15 - 18

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT 15


PROJECT PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 16
PRIZES 16
KEY DATES 17
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 17
RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION CONTENT 17
REGISTRATION FEES 17
JURY & EVALUATION PROCESS 18
COMPETITION DOCUMENTATION 18
ELIGIBILITY 18
MEDIA PARTNERS 18

LEGAL NOTICES 19 - 20
PRIVACY POLICY 19
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 19 - 20

INTRODUCTION

Nepal is a country with some of the most inspiring


and dramatic landscapes in the world, most noted
for being the home of the Himalayas and the
tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
Since opening its borders to visitors during the
1950s, Nepal has become a haven for adventure
tourists and mountain trekkers.
For this architecture competition HMMD is
working in cooperation with Samarth Nepal
Market Development Programme, which works
across Nepal to improve the economic
performance of rural sectors, with the aim of
enhancing tourism within Nepal. We are
therefore asking participants to submit clever
and inventive proposals for a Himalayan
Mountain Hut to be positioned along any of the
mountain ranges many trekking trails.
The purpose of the Himalayan Mountain Hut is to
provide trekkers safe, comfortable and inviting
lodgings, where they and their guides can rest,
refuel and, if necessary, wait out troublesome
weather.

NEPAL

Nepal is a landlocked country between China and


India. It is a country blessed with an immense
range of natural beauty. Nestled in the laps of the
Himalayas, Nepal boasts the tallest mountain in
the world, Mount Everest (known as Sagarmatha
in Nepal) which reaches 8,848m at its highest
point. Nepal is also the home of 8 of the 14
eight-thousand peaks in the world and hosts
approximately 1,300 peaks which are higher than
6,000m.
Ever since Nepal rst opened its borders to
outsiders in the 1950s, it has been a paradise for
mountain lovers, rock climbers and adventure
seekers. Not surprisingly, the captivation of
mounting these physically demanding peaks lures
crowds of visitors from overseas year after year.

TOURISM IN NEPAL
Nepal is most commonly associated with two
things: mountains and monks. Being the
birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, one of the
founders of the Buddhist religion, Nepal is a land
of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis,
monasteries and mantras. Tourists not choosing
to trek the famous mountain range spend their
time exploring temple-lined medieval city squares
in regions such as Kathmandu, Patan and
Bhaktapur.
Besides the majestic Himalayas, Nepal offers a lot
in terms of roaring rivers, exotic cultures, and
historical
landmarks,
elegance
of
the
architectural heritages and warm hospitality of
people. The topography and the geographical
terrain of this country also makes the potential
for adventure based tourism huge.
However the main draw of tourists are the
Himalayan mountains, home of eight of the ten
highest mountains in the world, including of
course the worlds tallest peak Mount Everest.
Known in Nepal as Sagarmatha, it is located in the
Mahalangur section of the Himalayas and reaches
8,848 metres at its highest point.
The tiny mountain nation of Nepal is a paradise
for adventure tourists and mountain trekkers; in
2012 Nepal saw 800,000 tourists arrive at its
borders, 27% of which were there for the
trekking. Legions of trekkers are drawn to the
Himalayas which provide some of the most iconic
and accessible trekking trails to Everest, the
Annapurnas and beyond. Along these trails
trekkers can walk for days or even weeks with the
most amazing mountain scenery surrounding
them.
It is along trails such as these that trekkers are in
need of safe, comfortable and inviting lodgings,
where they and their guides can rest, refuel and, if
necessary, wait out troublesome weather.

NEPALS GEOGRAPHY
The country is divided into three physiographic
areas: Mountain, Hill and Terai running from
east to west. The southern lowland plains or Terai
bordering India are part of the northern rim of the
Indo-Gangetic plains. The Hill Region varies from
800 to 4,000 metres in altitude. The Mountain
Region, situated in the Great Himalayan Range,
makes up the northern part of Nepal. The country
varies greatly in altitude from the lowest point at
60m (Kanchan Kalan) above sea level to 8,848m
(Mt. Everest).

Nepals 20 protected areas cover almost a


quarter of the total landmass and include various
geographical locations, from the sub-tropical
Terai jungles to the arctic Himalayan region.
The Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha
National Park are listed by UNESCO as Natural
World Heritage Sites.
The diverse wildlife includes such species as
common leopard, spotted deer, yak, Himalayan
tahr and blue sheep which are commonly seen in
the wild, as well as the iconic snow leopard which
is a protected species.

NEPALS CULTURE
Customs and traditions differ from one part of
Nepal to another. An amalgamation of cultures
exists in the capital city of Kathmandu, where
cultures are blending to form a national identity.
Kathmandu Valley has served as the countrys
cultural metropolis since the unication of Nepal
in the 18th Century. A prominent factor in
everyday life in Nepal is religion; adding color to
the lives of Nepalese through festivals all-year
round.
Nepal was declared a secular country by the
Parliament in 2006. Religions practiced in Nepal
are: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity,
Jainism, Sikhism, Bon, ancestor worship and
animism. The majority of Nepalese are either
Hindu or Buddhist and the two have co-existed in
harmony for centuries, with Buddha being
worshipped by both the Buddhists and Hindus of
Nepal.

NEPALS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE


Nepalese architecture is a vital aspect of Nepals
cultural heritage and can be categorized into
three broad groups: the Pagoda style, the Stupa
style and the Shikhara style.
The Pagoda style is thought to be the basis of
Nepalese architecture and refers to multi-roofed
structures in which the high roofs are smaller
than the roof beneath. Windows are usually
projecting whereas the corners of the roof are
basically bent upward with a Gajur at the top of
the temple. Later this style was embraced in
China and was then gradually dispersed to other
Asian countries. The credit for this goes to Arniko,
the greatest architect of Nepalese history.
Pagoda style was mostly used to build temples.
Shikhara style temples were primarily
constructed of stone and brick. Shikhar means a
mountain peak and suggests to a certain extent
the shape of the temple. This style is believed to
have been adopted from Indian plains.
The Stupa style is an important form of Buddhist
structure in Nepal. The stupas are a place of
worship. The primary feature of stupas is a
hemispherical mound topped by a square base.

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THE SPORT OF
MOUNTAINEERING
The sport of mountaineering began originally in
an attempt to reach the highest peaks of
unclimbed mountains but has now diversied to
include trekking, mountain climbing and ski
mountaineering depending on the terrain that
you encounter. While trekking is considered an
aspect of mountaineering, it is only done so when
trekkers tackle some more complicated terrain
such as basic grades of rock climbing or crossing
glaciers. Whether trekking a nearby mountain
trail or scaling Everest itself, it requires
experience, physical strength and technical
knowledge in order to do so safely.

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Mountaineering is an exciting and extreme sport


that develops both a climbers physical and mental
strength, as overcoming challenging climbs and
conditions will require both. Training for and
embarking on mountaineering expeditions will
help to develop upper body strength, lower body
strength, core strength and exibility, all while
experiencing some of the worlds most dramatic
scenery and visiting new and exciting countries.
However it is not a sport for the faint of heart,
with injuries and illness being common in addition
to the considerable cost involved of the necessary
training and equipment. Yet this isnt enough to
deter those looking for adventure and a truly
exhilarating challenge. The techniques and
equipment used in mountaineering vary
depending on the conditions that the
mountaineer comes across.
When crossing snow, mountaineers are able to
progress on foot often using skis or crampons
which attach to the mountaineers boots to
provide better traction on hard snow and ice.
When mountaineers travel across glaciers and ice
formations they will also use crampons as well as
equipment such as ice axes, ice screws, ropes and
pulleys to traverse distances with potentially
hazardous crevices or up steep angles.

Shelter is a vital aspect of mountaineering and an


ineffective shelter that doesnt protect the
mountaineer from the elements could have
deadly consequences.
High altitude expeditions will start from a base
camp, which is used for staging any attempt at the
summit. From that point on mountaineers are
dependant on smaller forms of shelter, depending
on the altitude that their planning to climb to. The
European alpine regions have a network of
mountain huts that are located at different
heights across the region; they vary in size but will
tend to centre on a communal dining area and
have dormitories equipped with mattresses and
bedding.
Whilst the conditions are usually basic, they
provide vital shelter and make routes more
widely accessible by allowing mountaineers to
break down their journeys, as well as reduce the
weight of the equipment that they need to carry.
In Europe these mountain huts are usually staffed
to some degree throughout the year, depending
on the accessibility of the location during harsher
winter months.

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PALDOR PEAK

peaks such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang and


Manasulu, and even Fishtail in the Annapurna
range and Shisapangma in Tibet.

At a height of 5,928 meters, Paldor Peak is


located northwest of Kathmandu, at the
southeast end of Ganesh Himal range and the
junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas (ridges).
Since the peak is under 6,000 meters, the climb is
primarily suitable for beginners, but still a great
achievement. Reaching the summit provides
climbers with amazing views of the neighboring

The trek is usually completed within 12-15 days


and tends to start from Somdang in the Dhading
district (approximately 9-10 hours drive from
Kathmandu). After base camp there are two
camps, one a high camp and one a summit camp.
The summit camp is a four-hour climb from the
high camp. It is a very long day climb to Paldor
from the summit camp.

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POTENTIAL MOUNTAIN HUT SITE


Although Paldor is earmarked for the construction of the rst Mountain Hut, the concept should be
adjustable and applicable for various locations around Nepal.

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THE COMPETITION

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT


HMMD and the Nepal Mountaineering
Association, with support from the Samarth Nepal Market Development Programme, are
working to develop a high altitude
accommodation unit which will be the rst of its
kind to ever be established in Nepal. We are
therefore asking participants to submit clever
and inventive proposals for a mountain hut to be
positioned along any of these famous trails.
Over the years the country has seen the
development of rural teahouses and lodges along
the trekking trails. To allow for more peaks to be
climbed as part of adventure treks and/or
separate expeditions, the concept of the
Himalayan Mountain Hut aims to enhance the
appeal of mountaineering in Nepal.

It is an innovation that will allow the utilization of


the 430 peaks which are currently opened for
mountaineering along the Himalayas.
While there is no specied location for this
Himalayan Mountain Hut, the proposal should be
applicable to various different sites along trails
throughout the Himalayas. It should form a new
and unique, quality product for Nepal to be
adapted and replicated in all parts of the country.
The initial pilot development is planned to be at
Paldor basecamp, within the Dhading district,
Bagmati/ Central Development Region. It is likely
that the development will be positioned at an
altitude of some 4,600 meters.
Samarth-NMDP is committed to the construction
of the rst Himalayan mountain hut during 2015
and aim to pioneer similar operations throughout
the Himalayas.

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PROJECT PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

PRIZES

Adaptable for two types of Mountain Hut - those


that are not staffed and those that have staff to
prepare meals and provide other services, such as
giving talks and instructions or selling clothing,
equipment and other small items;

3 winning proposals and 6 honourable


mentions will be selected.
HMMD will award a total of US$ 5,000 in prize
money to competition winners as follows:

Able to provide comfortable shelter to all its


occupants (between 10 and 20) in all weather
conditions for several days;

US$ 3000 US$ 1500 US$ 500

Cost-effectively constructed in remote, high


altitude areas with no motorable road access;

+ 6 honourable mentions

Able to store equipment for mountaineering and


expeditions (harnesses, carabineers, ropes, etc.);
Resistant to the elements of heat, cold, rain, snow
and wind;
Environmentally responsible and resource efcient energy in providing resting and washing
amenities;
Be able to generate its own power and have a
system in place for generating its own safe
drinking water;
Low maintenance in terms of both effort and
costs;
An attractive accommodation unit in its own right.

1ST PRIZE

2ND PRIZE

3RD PRIZE

Samarth-NMDP is committed to the construction


of the rst Himalayan Mountain Hut during 2015
with all winning and honorable mention designs
to be put forward for consideration for the nal
design of the mountain hut.
The winners will get international art and design
media coverage and will be featured on the
HMMD website.
A full list of media partners who have committed to
present the competition winners in their publications
can be found on hmmd.org
HMMD will also acknowledge outstanding
performance of all winners and honourable
mentions with Certicates of Achievement.

The project qualities listed above are minimum


requirements; the competition brief is open for
adaptation and improved development strategies.

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KEY DATES

RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION CONTENT

Early Bird Registration:


DEC 17, 2014 - JAN 21, 2015
Advance Registration:
JAN 22 - MAR 4, 2015
Last Minute Registration:
MAR 5 - APR 1, 2015
Closing date for registration:
APRIL 1, 2015 (11.59pm GMT)
Closing date for submission:
APRIL 10, 2015 (11.59pm GMT)
Announcement of the winners:
APRIL 29, 2015

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposed plans, sections and multiple internal


and external perspectives demonstrating the
spatial quality of the hut as well as operational
needs and accessibility requirements.
Demonstration
of
project
construction,
materiality,
functions,
management
and
maintenance; approach to environment, energy
and sustainability, indoor environment and
logistics.
Visualizations; artist impression in high altitude
setting to illustrate how their proposal ts in with
the quality, value, and signicance of the historical
and modern Nepal.

REGISTRATION FEES
Advance Registration: US$ 90
Last Minute Registration: US$ 120

Participants are required to upload four (4) A2


landscape orientated presentation boards (must
not exceed 5mb per .jpg/.jpeg le) with sketches,
renders, plans, sections, elevations, diagrams
and/or other presentation tools to explain their
proposal.
No video les are accepted.
All information provided in writing must be in
English.
All submissions must be uploaded via hmmd.org
upload panel.
Access information and instructions on how to
upload the presentation panel is issued to
participants via email immediately after
successful registration.
Presentation boards must not indicate any
information related to individual's/team's
identity.
Participants that will not comply with above
mentioned requirements shall be disqualied
without refund.
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JURY & EVALUATION PROCESS

COMPETITION DOCUMENTATION

Competition jury consists of two jury panels:

Following information is available for download


on hmmd.org :

- Core/Guest jury panel


- Internal consultative jury panel
Full jury panel members list is published on
hmmd.org

- Extended competition brief


All information can be downloaded as often as
required; no additional information or material
will be provided after registering.

The core and internal consultative jury panel will


be responsible for setting the criteria that
participants need to full based on the site and
brief and will evaluate each submission
accordingly.

The brief and all associated documentation for


this competition are for the sole purpose of an
academic exercise and are not legitimate
documents.

Participants are advised to research both the


working context and previous similar case
studies, as part of the design process.

The provided materials can be used or


alternatives can be created or sourced at the
participants discretion.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT is an ideas


competition which encourages participants to
experiment with the limits of architecture. The
jury may choose to reward projects that show
extreme creativity in this area even if they breach
any of the rules, so long as its justied.
3 evaluation phases:
1 - HMMD internal jury panel will produce a
shortlist of 40 from all submitted entries.
2 - HMMD internal jury panel will select 9
competition nalists from the shortlist.

ELIGIBILITY
Competition is open for all. No professional
qualication is required. Design proposals can be
developed individually or by teams (4 team
members maximum).
Under no circumstances will jury panel members,
organisers, nor any persons with whom they have
direct personal or professional relationships, be
allowed to participate in this competition.

3 - Core jury panel will evaluate the 9 nalists and


select the top 3 winning projects and the 6
honourable mentions.

MEDIA PARTNERS
A full list of media partners who have committed
to present the competition winners in their
publications can be found on hmmd.org
For potential media partners who are also interested
in covering the present competition and its winners,
please contact us on hello@hmmd.org
Competition press release (in English) and banners
are available on hmmd.org
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highest ranking Submission from the remaining entries that meet the
winning criteria.

39. By entering the Competition, all Entrants agree that any disputes,
claims and causes of action between Entrant and Organiser arising out of or
connected with a Competition or any prize awarded shall be resolved
individually, without resort to any form of legal action or class action.
In case of the legal action or a claim, brought by the Entrant against
Organiser or its agents the Entrant shall pay HMMD or its agents
attorneys fees and legal costs arising from the claim should it fail.
40. Unless otherwise stated, Competitions are design concept only and do
not imply Organisers intention for the proposals to be constructed or built.

27. Unless stated otherwise Organisers association with the Competition


jury is not legally binding and does not imply any contract or partnership.
Governing Law
Prize

41. These Terms and Conditions are governed by and in accordance with
the laws of Hong Kong

28. Prize is announced in the Competition Brief for each Competition


separately.

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